Agent-Based Simulations for Electricity Market Regulation Advice: Procedures and an Example

Journal of Economics and Statistics, Vol. 228, No. 2-3, 2008

24 Pages Posted: 11 Apr 2017

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Anke Weidlich

University of Freiburg

Daniel Veit

University of Augsburg

Date Written: December 08, 2007

Abstract

This paper discusses the use of agent-based simulation models for regulatory advice in electricity market regulation. It briefly introduces the necessary procedures and the state-of-the-art of the methodology, and outlines its possible range of application. In a second part, the paper presents an agent-based simulation model developed by the authors. The model can be applied for analyzing different market designs and market structures in order to derive evidence for regulatory advice. This is exemplified through the analysis of two settlement rules in the balancing power market and of several divestiture scenarios of the German electricity sector.

Keywords: Agent-based computational economics, simulation, electricity markets, CO2 emissions trading, market interrelations

Suggested Citation

Weidlich, Anke and Veit, Daniel, Agent-Based Simulations for Electricity Market Regulation Advice: Procedures and an Example (December 08, 2007). Journal of Economics and Statistics, Vol. 228, No. 2-3, 2008, Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=2951092 or http://dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.2951092

Anke Weidlich

University of Freiburg ( email )

Fahnenbergplatz
Freiburg, D-79085
Germany

Daniel Veit (Contact Author)

University of Augsburg ( email )

Universitätsstr. 2
Augsburg, 86159
Germany

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